Batman Arkham origins officially announced

I'm excited, I loved the first two Arkham games, my only concern is that it's not being developed by Rocksteady, so I don't really know how the game is going to feel with this new developer at hand. Either way, another game in the Arkham series will always get my interest.

I'm stoked about the console game, but the Vita game is going to be a stupid 2D Metroid clone? Lame. I didn't buy a handheld that's capable of running console quality games so developers could take a dump on it with throwbacks from the 1990's. 2D is okay in small doses, but it's not 1989 anymore. Why bother with a Vita version at all, if you aren't going to do a proper open world game? If I wanted to play Metroid, I'd play Metroid. Likewise for Castlevania.

Either make the Vita version comparable to the PS3 version, or keep it.

I'm going to be honest here this is a huge monstrous disappointment. Rocksteady a small time developer was what put the magic into the series firstly even if this developer Warner Bros Montreal is creditable they aren't rocksteady. Also, I want to see the voice actor list if Kevin Kilroy (batman) for example isn't the same voice actor I won't care. Furthermore I hate the idea of them going back to do a orgin story. They build up a sequel in Arkham City so heavily from Azrael to Hush to Scarecrow a muck somewhere part of me just wants this to flop and I'm sure to a certain crowd who really enjoyed the previous two games they will consider it one. Reason being I want rocksteady to take the reigns again they put together a winning formula and without them they have lost my interest.

I'm going to be honest here this is a huge monstrous disappointment. Rocksteady a small time developer was what put the magic into the series firstly even if this developer Warner Bros Montreal is creditable they aren't rocksteady. Also, I want to see the voice actor list if Kevin Kilroy (batman) for example isn't the same voice actor I won't care. Furthermore I hate the idea of them going back to do a orgin story. They build up a sequel in Arkham City so heavily from Azrael to Hush to Scarecrow a muck somewhere part of me just wants this to flop and I'm sure to a certain crowd who really enjoyed the previous two games they will consider it one. Reason being I want rocksteady to take the reigns again they put together a winning formula and without them they have lost my interest.

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People aren't buying this game because of Rocksteady. They're buying it because Batman.

I'm going to be honest here this is a huge monstrous disappointment. Rocksteady a small time developer was what put the magic into the series firstly even if this developer Warner Bros Montreal is creditable they aren't rocksteady. Also, I want to see the voice actor list if Kevin Kilroy (batman) for example isn't the same voice actor I won't care. Furthermore I hate the idea of them going back to do a orgin story. They build up a sequel in Arkham City so heavily from Azrael to Hush to Scarecrow a muck somewhere part of me just wants this to flop and I'm sure to a certain crowd who really enjoyed the previous two games they will consider it one. Reason being I want rocksteady to take the reigns again they put together a winning formula and without them they have lost my interest.

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People aren't buying this game because of Rocksteady. They're buying it because Batman.

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Right but how many super hero games that are DC get it wrong over and over again. Even these fighter games get it wrong with the voice acting and the story need I point a finger to DCO ?

I'm going to be honest here this is a huge monstrous disappointment. Rocksteady a small time developer was what put the magic into the series firstly even if this developer Warner Bros Montreal is creditable they aren't rocksteady. Also, I want to see the voice actor list if Kevin Kilroy (batman) for example isn't the same voice actor I won't care. Furthermore I hate the idea of them going back to do a orgin story. They build up a sequel in Arkham City so heavily from Azrael to Hush to Scarecrow a muck somewhere part of me just wants this to flop and I'm sure to a certain crowd who really enjoyed the previous two games they will consider it one. Reason being I want rocksteady to take the reigns again they put together a winning formula and without them they have lost my interest.

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People aren't buying this game because of Rocksteady. They're buying it because Batman.

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Right but how many super hero games that are DC get it wrong over and over again. Even these fighter games get it wrong with the voice acting and the story need I point a finger to DCO ?

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Kevin Conroy voices Bruce Wayne in DCO and Injustice. I don't see the problem here.

I'm stoked about the console game, but the Vita game is going to be a stupid 2D Metroid clone? Lame. I didn't buy a handheld that's capable of running console quality games so developers could take a dump on it with throwbacks from the 1990's. 2D is okay in small doses, but it's not 1989 anymore. Why bother with a Vita version at all, if you aren't going to do a proper open world game? If I wanted to play Metroid, I'd play Metroid. Likewise for Castlevania.

Either make the Vita version comparable to the PS3 version, or keep it.

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How's it lame? Personally, it sounds like a better idea to make a completely different version for the handheld as that would give you an incentive to buy both instead of only buying one for both the Vita/PS3. Not only that but a Metroidvania with Batman has a lot of untapped potential and is made by some of the guys who worked on the original Metroid Prime. It's definitely not going to be some crappy game, I'll tell ya that

A bit skeptical, seeing as it's being made by different developers, but I'll give them a chance. Not only that but I like the sound of the handheld versions. Might be the first time I buy a handheld version of any game

I actually think its smart to make the handheld game different. Release the same damn game on both most will buy the console version. Since the handheld one is a different game and could possibly be really good then it has a good chance for success.

Bottom line is WB dropped the ball BIG TIME...why you ask. Welp, Developing the game in-house really means half-a$$. Rocksteady did to great a job to be pulled from the roster. Your not gonna recreate their magic, it's not gonna happen.....not without them. I am saying this folks and I mean it, I won't be buying this one because of that fact..wait for the reviews and you'll probbly see I will be right about the quality of the game.

Bottom line is WB dropped the ball BIG TIME...why you ask. Welp, Developing the game in-house really means half-a$$. Rocksteady did to great a job to be pulled from the roster. Your not gonna recreate their magic, it's not gonna happen.....not without them. I am saying this folks and I mean it, I won't be buying this one because of that fact..wait for the reviews and you'll probbly see I will be right about the quality of the game.

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So you know about a game we've seen little to nothing about? Also, remember that Rocksteady didn't gain any recognition or was well known till Batman: Arkham Asylum came out. You never know, WB Montreal could do great or do poorly. People were skeptical about the first one after all

People aren't buying this game because of Rocksteady. They're buying it because Batman.

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Right but how many super hero games that are DC get it wrong over and over again. Even these fighter games get it wrong with the voice acting and the story need I point a finger to DCO ?

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Kevin Conroy voices Bruce Wayne in DCO and Injustice. I don't see the problem here.

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Well the problem I normally have is that they don't use Mark to do the Joker voices and the appearance of the joker in every game but the Arkham games is absolutely garbage. I'm just skeptical I don't like where the story is going backwards I don't like the holes left from Arkham City and I don't like the people that put there heart and soul into the franchise not included. I pre ordered the last game this game I'll wait till reviews come out and that is a huge deal considering I'm sure both previous games were a day 1 buy for most.

Bottom line is WB dropped the ball BIG TIME...why you ask. Welp, Developing the game in-house really means half-a$$. Rocksteady did to great a job to be pulled from the roster. Your not gonna recreate their magic, it's not gonna happen.....not without them. I am saying this folks and I mean it, I won't be buying this one because of that fact..wait for the reviews and you'll probbly see I will be right about the quality of the game.

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So you know about a game we've seen little to nothing about? Also, remember that Rocksteady didn't gain any recognition or was well known till Batman: Arkham Asylum came out. You never know, WB Montreal could do great or do poorly. People were skeptical about the first one after all

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Especially when you take into account that they have a solid template to follow. Basically all they need to do is not fuck it up.

Bottom line is WB dropped the ball BIG TIME...why you ask. Welp, Developing the game in-house really means half-a$$. Rocksteady did to great a job to be pulled from the roster. Your not gonna recreate their magic, it's not gonna happen.....not without them. I am saying this folks and I mean it, I won't be buying this one because of that fact..wait for the reviews and you'll probbly see I will be right about the quality of the game.

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So you know about a game we've seen little to nothing about? Also, remember that Rocksteady didn't gain any recognition or was well known till Batman: Arkham Asylum came out. You never know, WB Montreal could do great or do poorly. People were skeptical about the first one after all

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Especially when you take into account that they have a solid template to follow. Basically all they need to do is not fuck it up.

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Exactly. They don't have to use a different engine or formula or anything like that

*Game takes place shortly after Bruce took on the cowl
*The map takes up most of Gotham, with the entire Arkham City area explorable. These familiar landmarks are slightly newer and less shitty because you know, prequel. Gotham is split into two parts: Old Gotham and New Gotham. New Gotham features big skyscrapers.
*The combat system is generally the same as Arkham City will a few minor changes
*Black Mask and Penguin are among the major villains in the game
*The Batwing can be used for fast travel
*Cops are in the game and will, in the beginning be hostile. As you bust more crimes in process they begin to respect you.
*The bat claw is basically the grappler from Just Cause 2 now

i bet his gadgets and martial arts will surpass that of AA and AC.....some people just don't understand the term prequel

don't get me wrong though i'm still probably getting the game......i'm just talking smack

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You're right. But I think it kills the Batman experience for people who played AA and AC when their Batman has to re-learn skills that they learned already in the previous games. Kind of killed inFamous 2 for me because I didn't have the rockets (which were my favourite) and precision bolts from the beginning.

So excited for this game, I've been wanting to try out Arkham City but I guess I'm just gonna wait for this. I'm gonna buy both the PS3 version and the Vita version. Hopefully, the Vita version won't end up as a crappy port from the 3DS just like that Lego DC Superheroes.

So excited for this game, I've been wanting to try out Arkham City but I guess I'm just gonna wait for this. I'm gonna buy both the PS3 version and the Vita version. Hopefully, the Vita version won't end up as a crappy port from the 3DS just like that Lego DC Superheroes.

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Careful. The handheld game is very different to the console and PC game. The Vita version is more of an "after Arkham Origins" game in 2.5D Metroidvania style.

i bet his gadgets and martial arts will surpass that of AA and AC.....some people just don't understand the term prequel

don't get me wrong though i'm still probably getting the game......i'm just talking smack

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You're right. But I think it kills the Batman experience for people who played AA and AC when their Batman has to re-learn skills that they learned already in the previous games. Kind of killed inFamous 2 for me because I didn't have the rockets (which were my favourite) and precision bolts from the beginning.

I'm always up for more Arkham style Batman games. The only problem is not only was that Paul Dini who wrote the first two was let go (and didn't seem too thrilled about how that happened), but Rocksteady was switched out too. Though it's a shame about Paul, I think most would probably agree that the main issue is the lack of Rocksteady.

The big problem I think there will be in trusting this new untested studio is why on earth after two successful games do you decide to fire the whole team who made that happen and ship the previous games resources over to a new studio. If they can answer that with something more substantial than "we did that because WB Montreal are an in-house developer" then I think they might be able to allay some concern about the quality of the new Arkham game.

Though I have to say that some of the details do sound interesting and the pics look nice too. I like the fact that you can see Black Mask is actually wearing a mask in this one and it's not yet his seared flesh and similarly that the Penguin doesn't yet have a glass bottle rammed into his eye. The new (old lol) Batsuit looks interesting too.

I also wonder if Conroy is coming back. I have a feeling that much like everyone else involved in previous Arkham games that's not likely. That and because it is a younger Batman. Personally I wouldn't mind a new and younger actor for the role. I know that almost sacrilegious, but as much as I love Conroy as Batman (I grew up with TAS too), I wouldn't mind seeing a new actor in the role. Besides we could probably place bets on Kevin Conroy voicing Batman yet again in another DC animated movie or another game. lol

I'm always up for more Arkham style Batman games. The only problem is not only was that Paul Dini who wrote the first two was let go (and didn't seem too thrilled about how that happened), but Rocksteady was switched out too. Though it's a shame about Paul, I think most would probably agree that the main issue is the lack of Rocksteady.

The big problem I think there will be in trusting this new untested studio is why on earth after two successful games do you decide to fire the whole team who made that happen and ship the previous games resources over to a new studio. If they can answer that with something more substantial than "we did that because WB Montreal are an in-house developer" then I think they might be able to allay some concern about the quality of the new Arkham game.

Though I have to say that some of the details do sound interesting and the pics look nice too. I like the fact that you can see Black Mask is actually wearing a mask in this one and it's not yet his seared flesh and similarly that the Penguin doesn't yet have a glass bottle rammed into his eye. The new (old lol) Batsuit looks interesting too.

I also wonder if Conroy is coming back. I have a feeling that much like everyone else involved in previous Arkham games that's not likely. That and because it is a younger Batman. Personally I wouldn't mind a new and younger actor for the role. I know that almost sacrilegious, but as much as I love Conroy as Batman (I grew up with TAS too), I wouldn't mind seeing a new actor in the role. Besides we could probably place bets on Kevin Conroy voicing Batman yet again in another DC animated movie or another game. lol

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well i remember reading that Conroy and Marky Mark said that they're retiring those characters after AC......we'll be fine

well i remember reading that Conroy and Marky Mark said that they're retiring those characters after AC......we'll be fine

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Yeah, I heard about Mark Hammill retiring his joker. Mind you he did say that just after Asylum and went onto to do City (thankfully, I might add). Though this time I think he's more serious about it. Though he did say (almost as a not-so-subtle hint to DC) that he would maybe only consider returning just for a 'Killing Joke' DC animated adaptation.

Conroy, on the other hand I had not heard about. It should be interesting to see who the new Batman may be.

Also, on another side note. I wouldn't mind seeing us spend more time as Bruce Wayne and it would be nice to actually see characters like Alfred in the the mansion. I hope we get to see the actual Batcave this time as well.

They should've waited to release this on the next-gen. I definitely would've bought a PS4 for this.
So many killer-apps coming to PS3 later this year, nobody is gonna give a shit about PS4 on launch-day.

well i remember reading that Conroy and Marky Mark said that they're retiring those characters after AC......we'll be fine

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Yeah, I heard about Mark Hammill retiring his joker. Mind you he did say that just after Asylum and went onto to do City (thankfully, I might add). Though this time I think he's more serious about it. Though he did say (almost as a not-so-subtle hint to DC) that he would maybe only consider returning just for a 'Killing Joke' DC animated adaptation.

Conroy, on the other hand I had not heard about. It should be interesting to see who the new Batman may be.

Also, on another side note. I wouldn't mind seeing us spend more time as Bruce Wayne and it would be nice to actually see characters like Alfred in the the mansion. I hope we get to see the actual Batcave this time as well.

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Conroy is Batman in Injustice and he has another Batman role coming up soon in "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox".

Also, in reference to my earlier mention of Black Mask wearing an actual mask. I think it's a safe bet by the end of the game he'll have the seared flesh instead of a mask like hid did in Arkham City. Also, didn't Nolan North do Black Mask's voice as well? I wonder if he'll be returning as Black Mask as well as the Penguin (the latter of which I'm just assuming because it would seem really strange to deviate from North's performance in AC on that one).